SANTANA 1986 88 headlight change from LHD to RHD

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raydarbee

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• Aug 2, 2024

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Hi new to group! I have just brought a 1986 Santana over from Spain and have to get an MOT done to register in UK. Can anyone advise which RHD headlamps will fit like for like. Thanks

 

fredi250

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• Dec 31, 2024

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Think it's a lucas glass sealed beam unit straight swop

 

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• Dec 31, 2024

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I just got a pair from Paddocks with bulbs in, they do sealed beam as well

 

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• Dec 31, 2024

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All 7" sealed beam or Quadoptic/crystal with a separate bulb will fit.
Avoid LED

Personally i'd fit quadoptics and also get new holders, fitting kit and rims.
Fit and not worry about for a good few yeas
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fredi250

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On the Santana 81 I had in espana the units were just a straight swop no bulbs to change or chose

 

miktdish

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• Dec 31, 2024

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fredi250 said:

On the Santana 81 I had in espana the units were just a straight swop no bulbs to change or chose

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Yes you can still get 'sealed beams' but I think the more modern design with H4 bulbs are better in many ways.
Also changing everything will make life a lot easier if you need to dissasemble for any reason.